Biology Major and Minor Requirements
Source: https://biology.mit.edu/undergraduate/biology-major-and-minor-requirements/ Parent: http://biology.mit.edu/undergraduate/
At MIT, we refer to “majors” as “courses” and each course has an assigned number. Biology courses include 7, 5-7, and 6-7. We also offer a Biology Minor.
The flexibility of Course 7 allows for many possibilities to complete course requirements and explore subjects in other departments. Your advisor and your peers can be a great resource when considering your own course roadmap.
Course 7
Designed to prepare students for a research career in the biological sciences.\ Course Catalog Bulletin
Course 5-7
Designed for students interested in the intersection of chemistry and biology, encompassing both biochemistry and chemical biology.\ Course Catalog Bulletin
Course 6-7
Designed for students interested in the emerging field of computational biology.\ Course Catalog Bulletin
Biology Minor
Provides a depth of understanding and expertise in Biology as a complement to your chosen major.\ Course Catalog Bulletin
You can declare a minor after your first year. To apply, contact Joshua Stone in the Biology Education Office (68-120).
Minor forms
Communications requirement
All Biology majors must complete two Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M) courses, generally by their junior or senior year. CI-M courses teach the specific forms of written, oral, and/or visual communication appropriate to Biology’s professional and academic culture. Learn more about the CI-M requirement.
Advising
All students in the Biology department are assigned a faculty advisor. You are required to meet with your advisor at least twice a semester during mid-term and registration periods and may schedule additional meetings as needed.
Your advisor can assist with:
- Course selection and online approvals
- Online add/drop approvals
- Academic progress
- Career advice
To aid in advisor selection, complete the Advisor Preference Survey.